FRIDAY, Jan. 25
GPD Superblitz
Gallup Police Department is conducting area DWI Checkpoint and Saturation patrol within the City limits of Gallup, partaking in the Superblitz campaign in partnership with Safer NM on DWI prevention for the Month of January 2019.
Noon-4 pm @ Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Drop in anytime! Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.
Four-Week Study on Privilege and Race
Friday Nights – Potluck and Discussion, 6:30 pm. Jan. 25: video Healing the Wounds of Privilege, a prelude to the study on Privilege and Race begins with a viewing of the film. The following three Fridays the study will focus on a discussion of the book Waking Up White by Debby Irving. The Friday studies begin with a potluck at 6:30 pm at the pastor’s house. RSVP to Pastor Lorelei Kay at (505) 290-5357, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
SATURDAY, Jan. 26
9:30-10 am @ Children’s Branch. Children with sensory processing disorders and their caregivers are welcome to joins us for a Sensory Storytimes. Sessions will be limited to eight children and their caregivers.
10:30-11:30 am @ Children’s Branch. Our friends from Nizhoni Music therapy are joining us on Saturday, January 26th at 10:30 a.m. at the Children’s Library Branch. Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this fun family music class.
MONDAY, Jan. 28
School Visits
Learn all about McKinley Academy. Jan. 28: Thoreau High School. Jan 29: Navajo Pine High School. Jan. 30: Tohatchi High School. Jan. 31: Kennedy Middle School. Feb. 4: UNM-Student Center/ Room 200—all interested students. For more information, call (505) 724-4200.
TUESDAY, Jan. 29
School Visits
Learn all about McKinley Academy. Jan 29: Navajo Pine High School. Jan. 30: Tohatchi High School. Jan. 31: Kennedy Middle School. Feb. 4: UNM-Student Center/ Room 200—all interested students. For more information, call (505) 724-4200.
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch: Join us every week for architecture and engineering projects based on famous landmarks from around the world and get stamps in your STEM Passport! Stop by the Children’s Branch for your passport today.
Money for College - Filling out a FAFSA
6-7 pm @ Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave. Head to the Library to get help and guidance with filling out a FAFSA for college. Computers will be available to complete the online form. For questions please call the Library or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
2nd Look on 2nd Street
Premiers Jan. 29, 6-8 pm, and monthly on fourth Tuesdays. Take a stroll on gallery row. Get up close and personal with local art and artists. Check out art shows, artist demonstrations and artist talks at opo Gallery, Free Spirit Gallery, ART123 Gallery, LOOM Gallery and Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe. 2nd Street from Hill to Coal in downtown Gallup. Visit: www.galluparts.org/2ndlook.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30
School Visits
Learn all about McKinley Academy. Jan. 30: Tohatchi High School. Jan. 31: Kennedy Middle School. Feb. 4: UNM-Student Center/ Room 200—all interested students. For more information, call (505) 724-4200.
10:30-11 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Every Wednesday at 10:30 am and Saturday at 11 am. This program is intended for children ages 2 – 4 years old.
Piggy Bank Pageant: Money Workshop for Kids
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. For students in grades K-8, an afternoon of money saving skills. Participants will learn how to make a savings plan and decorate their own piggy banks. Piggy banks will then be judged on our Facebook and Instagram pages, and our winner will get a savings account opened at Pinnacle Bank in their name.
5:30 - 7:30 pm @ Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave. Films play every Wednesday at 5:30 pm in the Main Branch Library. This week’s film: TBA
THURSDAY, Jan. 31
School Visits
Learn all about McKinley Academy. Jan. 31: Kennedy Middle School. Feb. 4: UNM-Student Center/ Room 200—all interested students. For more information, call (505) 724-4200.
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch: Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: TBD
ONGOING
2nd Look on 2nd Street
6-8 pm monthly on fourth Tuesdays. Take a stroll on gallery row. Get up close and personal with local art and artists. Check out art shows, artist demonstrations and artist talks at opo Gallery, Free Spirit Gallery, ART123 Gallery, LOOM Gallery and Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe. 2nd Street from Hill to Coal in downtown Gallup. Visit: www.galluparts.org/2ndlook.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Window Rock AA Group meets at Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264, Mondays at 5:45 pm. Closed Speaker Meeting, limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. We cannot accommodate children. No attendance forms, smartphones. Visit aa-fc.org for more info.
Celebrate Recovery
A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your un-managed hurts, habits and hang-ups. Tuesday, 6-8 pm. Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 979-0511.
City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board
Meets on the first Monday from 3:30-5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.
Co-Dependents Anonymous
Meets Wednesday, 6-7 pm, at First United Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Dr. (in the library). All are welcome.
Community Pantry
The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale from 10 am-4 pm, Tuesday through Friday, 1130 E. Hassler Valley Road. All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia.
Community Providers
All meetings will be the last Thursday of every month. Please contact Bill Camarota This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Ben Welch This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . RMCHCS East Campus, noon in the Chapel.
Friday Night Hootenanny
Gallup’s longest-running live show! Every Friday night from 7-9 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St.
Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society
Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society. For more information, please call (505) 863-2616, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: 1315 Hamilton Road.
Gallup Solar
Gallup Solar is hosting community classes and presentations about all things solar Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm at 113 E. Logan. Call (505) 728-9246 for info.
Habitat for Humanity - work sessions
Habitat for Humanity work sessions held each week. Volunteers to serve on decision making meetings or wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226.
McKinley County Health Alliance
McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday of the month from 11 am-1 pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. Everyone is welcome to attend and engage in discussions about health, education, economic, and environmental inequities and to help facilitate change in those systems. Call (505) 906-2671.
Recovering Addicts for Jesus
New Life ministries holds weekly meetings to anyone who is on the Recovering path from alcohol and drug abuse. Our approach integrates the 12 AA steps with Biblical truths. Location: 309 Chino Loop, Gamerco. Time: 6 pm, every Thursday. Phone: (505) 722-8973
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous 12-step meetings. Held every Saturday at 10 am. The First Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive. Open to anybody who has a desire to stop compulsive eating. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.
Recycling Council
McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local nonprofit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. MCRC meets the first Saturday of the month at 2 pm, at Red Mesa on Hill Street. For more information, call (505) 722-5142 or visit www.recylegallup.org.
Recycling Depot
The Recycling Depot will now be open from noon-1:30 pm on the first Saturdays of the month. Educators and artists are encouraged to come by and see what’s available. Volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls. This is a free service of the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council. Call (505) 722-5152.
SAVE THE DATE
Annual Pancake Breakfast
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Gallup and the Key Clubs of Miyamura and Gallup High Schools, the event will be held from 7:30 to 11 am Feb. 2 at Miyamura High School cafeteria. Cost per-person is $5 for pancakes and all the fixins. Proceeds from the event benefit youth in Gallup and surrounding communities. Tickets may be purchased from Kiwanians, Key Club members, or at the door. For more information, contact John Lewis Taylor (505) 863-3770
The Great Divorce
A book study of the book by C. S. Lewis. This group will meet on the four Sundays in February from 4-5:30 pm at the home of the pastor. If you aren’t familiar with the book, don’t be fooled by the title. This entertaining parable explores issues of grace, judgment and religion, and is less than 150 pages. You can buy the book used, new, or on Kindle for around $10 - $13 on Amazon or Thriftbooks.com. Contact Juliana if you plan to attend or if you have questions at (616) 502-9681 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
School Visits
Learn all about McKinley Academy. Feb. 4: UNM-Student Center/ Room 200—all interested students. For more information, call (505) 724-4200.
Stamping Demonstration and Artist Lecture
Ingman Chapman Gallery presents Lyndon Tsosie with Striving to Master the Craft 29 years and counting… Jan. 14-Feb. 21. Feb. 6 @ UNM-Gallup in Gurley Hall Commons Area, 9:30-11 am and noon-1:30 pm is the stamping demo, and the artist lecture takes place in Calvin Hall room 248 6:30-7:30 pm. A reception follows in Gurley Hall Gallery. Free Parking.
“15 in 30” Show Opening
Feb. 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm @ ART123 Gallery, 123 W Coal Ave. Twenty-eight artists challenged themselves to make 15 paintings in 30 days! Over 400 artworks! For more information, visit @ART123Gallery on Facebook.
Taizé Candlelight Service
4 pm Feb. 10 @ Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup to provide an opportunity for silence and spiritual refreshment. The theme of “Hope” will be explored through music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scripture and readings of various faith traditions. Spend an hour in prayer for the healing of our broken world and planet. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive) near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact: Kathy Mezoff at (505) 870-6136.
